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ACFE - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certified Fraud Examiner

A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a credentialed professional recognized for expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation. Awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the CFE credential requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), at least two years of fraud-related professional experience in fields like accounting, auditing, or law.

Exam code

CFE

Duration

480 min

Questions

400

Official Prerequisites

  • Active ACFE membership prior to application
  • Meet ACFE education and experience requirements (typically a bachelor's degree or equivalent fraud-related experience)
  • Submission of completed CFE application with required documentation and professional references
  • Agreement to and compliance with the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics
  • Payment of application and examination fees
Certified Fraud Examiner

Targeted Professions

Fraud Investigator Forensic Accountant Internal Auditor Compliance Officer Fraud Analyst

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Covers the different types of fraudulent financial transactions committed in organizations across industries.
Focuses on the legal aspects of fraud, including criminal and civil law, rules of evidence, and the rights of the accused and accuser.
Details the steps in investigating fraud, such as collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and writing and presenting reports.
Examines fraud prevention techniques and strategies, including both proactive and reactive measures organizations can take to minimize fraud risk.

Study Tip

Review ACFE's CFE Exam Prep resources, practice tests, and case studies; master fraud schemes, law, investigation techniques, and financial transactions.

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